Topic: The Pentagon
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Opinion 4 ways Chuck Hagel can improve cyber security
Newly sworn-in Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel must guide the Department of Defense through a few key challenges to better secure the nation’s cyber networks. His focus at the Pentagon should be on these four key areas.
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If not 'sequester,' then what? Five ideas from left and right.
Few in Washington believe that "the sequester,” $85 billion in automatic spending cuts set to hit the federal budget as of March 1, is a good idea. But what's the alternative? Here are five proposals, from the right, the center, and the left, to replace the sequester. Which do you like?
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Sequester 101: What happens if $85 billion in cuts hit on March 1
The sequester is a complex concept with a tortuous history. Here are the basics on the automatic spending reductions set to kick in March 1.
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Opinion 5 reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet
Africa’s experiment in a regional approach to security is serious and laudable, but it will take time to build credible capacity. Here are five reasons why Africa is not ready to meet its own security needs – yet.
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Pentagon's budget nightmare: How each branch would handle sequester cuts
With the threat of a mandatory, across-the-board series of cuts known as sequestration looming over the Pentagon, each of the services has begun its worst-case-scenario planning. Here is where the cuts stand now:
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What's known about missile shield in Hawaii
The missile defense system deployed in Kauai in response to North Korea worries has been tested successfully several times, but never in combat.
06/20/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security US shores up missile defense in Hawaii in response to N. Korea threat
The US deployed antimissile defense systems in response to reports that North Korea could launch a long-range missile toward the island early next month.
06/19/2009 01:00 am -
US needs more F-22 fighters than Gates wants, says an Air Force commander
He's at odds with the defense secretary's cap of 187 stealth jets.
06/18/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Thursday's coverage: Naming names in Iran, moon mapping, financial regs
06/18/2009 01:00 am -
Supreme court rejects challenge to 'don't ask, don't tell'
Repeal of the policy barring homosexuals from serving openly in the military is now up to the Obama administration and Congress.
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's coverage: Europe votes, a little and to the right; stimulus flow slow
06/08/2009 01:00 am -
Global News Blog 'Axis of Evil' redux? US mulls North Korea 'terrorist' listing
In a Sunday interview, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the administration is 'beginning to look at it.' The process would not be easy, though.
06/07/2009 01:00 am -
In Afghanistan, time is running out, Pentagon worries
The next year will be crucial, several top defense officials say. The US must begin to show progress or risk losing public support.
06/03/2009 01:00 am -
Discoveries Air France tragedy: Time to require black boxes that float? (They exist)
06/03/2009 01:00 am -
Terrorism & Security Obama to announce 'cyber czar' for digital security
The move to create a position to safeguard the country's computer networks comes as the Pentagon plans to create a military command for cyberwarfare.
05/29/2009 01:00 am -
A military answer to North Korea? Not likely.
Defense Secretary Gates, off to Singapore for a regional security summit, says US sees no 'crisis' in Pyongyang's 'very provocative' display of force this week.
05/29/2009 01:00 am -
Obama's strategy for countering cyber attacks
He will appoint a 'cyber czar' and bring government and industry together to work on the problem. But is cooperation possible?
05/29/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's agenda: Cyberwar rising, GM bankruptcy outlook, German strikes
05/29/2009 01:00 am -
Horizons President Obama: My campaign was hacked
05/29/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's agenda: North Korea's capacity, Palestinian summit, rights in China
05/28/2009 01:00 am -
New Pentagon policy adds poignancy to Memorial Day
Families can now witness the return to the US of the remains of service members killed in action, according to a six-week-old rule. For many, it is an important rite.
05/25/2009 01:00 am -
Uncertain NASA gets familiar former astronaut boss
Retired General Charles Bolden gets high praise from those who've flown with him.
05/23/2009 01:00 am -
In Afghanistan, US troops thwart IED threat
With new technology and close monitoring of culverts and ditches, they have reduced the rudimentary bombs' effectiveness by 20 percent since last year.
05/21/2009 01:00 am -
The Vote Nope, Dick Cheney didn't change his mind...
05/21/2009 01:00 am -
Shades of Iraq, millions spent in Afghanistan lack adequate oversight
The inspector general finds too few watchdogs keeping an eye on how US reconstruction funds are spent.
05/20/2009 01:00 am -
New GI Bill too popular for the Pentagon's own good?
Veterans are rushing to take advantage of the comprehensive education benefits, raising the question of whether the bill will hurt retention.
05/15/2009 01:00 am -
US fights Taliban on another front: public relations
As Afghan insurgents exploit popular anger at civilian deaths, the US is hitting back with its own message.
05/13/2009 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View US drops a ball in Iraq
Washington must reconnect with Iraqi religious leaders.
05/13/2009 01:00 am -
Gates ousts US commander in Afghanistan, saying 'we must do better'
The man he wants for the post, Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, is deeply versed in special operations.
05/12/2009 01:00 am -
Editor's Blog Today's agenda: Life under Taliban, Obama healthcare deal, Hubble repair
05/11/2009 01:00 am
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